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Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer Education
Tap the Craft Podcast is an informational craft beer podcast targeting the everyday beer drinker. The hosts are craft beer enthusiasts whose passion for this hobby comes out in the show. This podcast is focused on talking about the craft beer hobby in layman terms, not elitist speak. Entry into craft beer should not be a daunting and scary endeavor, so we want to help you learn about craft beer so you too can become a craft beer enthusiast. So whether you are well experienced or new to craft…
Episodes
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 320 - New Hop Varieties: The Next Generation of Craft Beer Flavor
What's next in the world of hops? From peach rings and tropical daiquiris to passion fruit, pine, and delicate floral notes, the next generation of hop…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 319 - Pontoon After Dark: Spooky Beers, Fall Traditions & Brewery Events
Craig Snyder and Tyler Weddle from Pontoon Brewing are back for their third appearance on Tap the Craft Podcast—and this time, we're diving into the spooky…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 318 - William “Scotty” Scott of BierKraft
On this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris sit down with William “Scotty” Scott, founder and Braumeister of BierKraft, to explore his fascinating…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 317 - Beer Abuse: How Much Can It Take?
In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris explore the do’s and don’ts of collecting and traveling with craft beer. How bad is it really to leave…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 316 - Soluble Oak with Cal Larson
On Episode 316 of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris welcome Cal Larson of Soluble Oak to explore a fascinating approach to oak aging that starts with…well…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 315 - Resurgence Brewing with Nick Torgalski
Buffalo, New York, has a rich brewing history—and today, Resurgence Brewing is helping write the next chapter. In this episode, Denny and Kris sit down with…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 314 - What’s Behind All That Stainless?
Ever walked into a brewery and wondered what all those shiny stainless-steel vessels actually do? In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris go…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 313 - Pasteurization in Craft Beer
In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris explore the science behind pasteurization, explain the differences between tunnel and flash…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 312 - All About Hop Terpenes
In this episode of Tap the Craft Podcast, Denny and Kris take a deep dive into the aromatic compounds that have transformed hop-forward beers over the last…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 311 - The Biergarten
Pull up a seat at the communal table as we explore one of the world's most enduring beer traditions—the Biergarten. In this episode, we dive into the history…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 310 - H.H. Hinder Brewing with Mike, Ken & David
This week we learn about H.H. Hinder Brewing with guests Mike Stroik, Ken Lambert and David Oldenburg. Mike brings the ownership perspective and the vision…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 309 - 2026 World Beer Cup Recap
This week we break down the results of the 2026 World Beer Cup—the biggest global beer competition in the world. We dive into the top-entered categories…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 308 - Smiggles Fest with Pontoon Brewing
This week we welcome back Tyler Weddle and Craig Snyder from Pontoon Brewing to dive into the wild world of Smiggles Fest 2026: The Real Slim Smiggles. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 307 - von Trapp Brewing with Tom Everett
Dive into the world of von Trapp Brewing in Stowe, Vermont, as we chat with Tom Everett about building a lager-focused brewery rooted in Austrian tradition. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 306 - Beyond the Juice: The Post-Haze Era & The Hop Revolution
We ask the question…is the haze craze over? Are consumers and brewers returning to clear, crisp and drinkable beer? How have hop product innovations changed…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 305 - No-Boil Brewing
We dive into the history and science behind the no-boil brewing process...the secret to great hazy IPAs. Our Beer Speak 101 segment defines the term…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 304 - Adroit Theory Brewing with Mark Osborne
We are fortunate to have Mark Osborne, owner and brewer, of Adroit Theory Brewing on the show to discuss the history and innovation Adroit Theory has brought…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 303 - History of Black Brewers in the United States
We dive into the history of black brewers in the United States, discussing some notable pioneers, breweries and a beer collaboration series devoted to raising…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 302 - [LIVE] Montclair Brewery
Denise and Leo Sawadogo, owners of Montclair Brewery out of Montclair, New Jersey. The conversation focuses around the unique ingredients collected from around…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 301 - [LIVE] Liquid Intrusion Brewing
Intrusion Brewing out of Prince George County, Maryland. The conversation focuses around the “liquid” and their passion for blending their own twist into…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 300 - [LIVE] Our Special Taproom Core Beers
In Episode 300 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the beers we would have on tap if we owned a taproom or tavern. These can be any…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 299 - [LIVE] 2026 Craft Beer Trends
In Episode 299 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk about the trends of 2025 and what industry leaders are predicting for the industry in…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 298 - [LIVE] Middle Ground Brewing with Brandon Bingman
In Episode 298 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Brandon Bingman of Middle Ground Brewing out of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Discover…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 297 - [LIVE] Wander Back Beerworks
n Episode 297 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we talk with Chris Henke, Brian Hink and Justin Vitti of Wander Back Beerworks out of Vineland…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 296 - [LIVE] Thanksgiving Beer and Food Pairings 2025
In Episode 296 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we discuss some beer and food pairings to try during your Thanksgiving celebrations. There…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 295 - [LIVE] Pints of Honor - Veterans Day Episode
In Episode 295 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we celebrate our Veterans with a little history behind the holiday and how we can connect…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 294 - [LIVE] Spirits & Suds: The Haunted World of Halloween Craft Beer
In Episode 294 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we entertain you with a Halloween themed craft beer story. Discover the spooky side of craft…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 293 - [LIVE] Pontoon Brewing with Craig and Tyler
In Episode 293 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Craig Snyder and Tyler Weddle of Pontoon Brewing out of Sandy Springs, GA…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 292 - [LIVE] Anchovy, Eclipse & More Hop Talk
In Episode 292 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the Anchovy and Eclipse hop varieties with our long time listener Chad…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 291 - [LIVE] Fresh Hop vs Wet Hop Beers
In Episode 291 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the difference between fresh hop and wet hop beers. We also discuss the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 290 - [LIVE] Minnesota Craft Beer with Eric Gronli
In Episode 290 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with one of our long time listeners Eric Gronli about the Minnesota craft beer…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 289 - [LIVE] Cold Harbor Brewing with Jack Snyder
In Episode 289 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jack Snyder of Cold Harbor Brewing. Learn about how the smallest family…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 288 - [LIVE] Halfway There & New Albion Brewer Tribute
In Episode 288 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sean Nordquist, of the Tampa Bay Brewer’s Alliance, about the “Halfway…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 287 - [LIVE] Specific Gravity vs Degrees Plato
In Episode 287 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the two fluid density measurement methods used in the brewing process…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 286 - [LIVE] The Dog Days of Summer
In Episode 286 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jim and Brittney Barrie of Barriehaus Beer Co about their upcoming The Dog…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 285 - [LIVE] Southern Prohibition Brewing
In Episode 285 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about Southern Prohibition Brewing with the production manager Bill Childress…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 284 - [LIVE] Barkyard Brewing with Matt & Chris
In Episode 284 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about Barkyard Brewing with brewer Matt Jung and partner Chris Lopez. We have a…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 283 - [LIVE] All about Thiolized Yeast
In Episode 283 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about thiolized yeast and learn how it can enhance the flavors of hops and…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 282 - [LIVE] All About Decoction Mash Brewing
In Episode 282 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the decoction mash brewing technique. Learn about how it’s done, the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 281 - [LIVE] Otherlands Beer with Ben Howe
In Episode 281 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Ben Howe, co-owner and head brewer, from Otherland Beer in Bellingham WA…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 280 - [LIVE] Japanese Rice Lager Style
In Episode 280 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the origins and style characteristics of the Japanese Rice Lager. We also…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 279 - [LIVE] Fun with Matt Knight
In Episode 279 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with long time listener Matt Knight and find out about his craft beer journey…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 278 - [LIVE] History of Irish Red Ale
In Episode 278 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of the Irish Red Ale and style characteristics. We also do a…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 277 - [LIVE] 2025 Craft Beer Trends
In Episode 277 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the 2025 predicted craft beer trends. We also do a tasting session of…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 276 - [LIVE] The Tariff Effect on Craft Beer
In Episode 276 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the current challenges facing the craft beer industry and how the…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 275 - [LIVE] Our Favorite XYZ Breweries
In Episode 275 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letters X, Y or Z. We also do a…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 274 - [LIVE] Tractor Brewing with Jeremy Kinter and TJ Frederich
In Episode 274 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Jeremy Kinter and TJ Frederich about Tractor Brewing. We learn about…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 273 - [LIVE] Griffon & Sphynx with Wayne Wambles
In Episode 273 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Wayne Wambles, owner and brewer at Griffon & Sphynx out of Brevard, NC. We…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 272 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “W” Breweries
In Episode 272 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “W”. We also do a…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 271 - [LIVE] Christmas Beer History
In Episode 271 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the history of Christmas beer in the United States. We also do a special…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 270 - [LIVE] Our Favorite U & V Breweries
In Episode 270 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letters U & V. We also do a…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 269 - [LIVE] White Dog Brewing with Dan Jordan
In Episode 269 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Dan Jordan of White Dog Brewing in Boise, ID. We learn how White Dog…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 268 - [LIVE] Bert’s Brewing with Rob and Sydney Harrelson
In Episode 268 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Rob and Sydney Harrelson, the owners of Bert’s Brewing in Garden City, ID…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 267 - [LIVE] Mother Earth Brew Co with Chris Baker
In Episode 267 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Chris Baker, the director of brewing operations from Mother Earth Brew Co…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 266 - [LIVE] Tin Cannon Brewing with John Hilkert and Aaron Ludwig
In Episode 266 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with John Kilkert and Aaron Ludwig of Tin Cannon Brewing out of Gainesville…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 265 - [LIVE] Hot Plate Brewing with Sarah Real
In Episode 265 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking with Sarah Real of Hot Plate Brewing in Pittsfield, MA. We learn about Sarah’s…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 264 - [LIVE] HyperBoost Hop Oil Extract
In Episode 264 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about a new hop oil extract from Yakima Chief Hops called HyperBoost. Denny is…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 263 - [LIVE] Declining Craft Beer Sales
In Episode 263 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about the declining craft beers sales occurring since the pandemic. We also…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 262 - [LIVE] Our Favorite “T” Breweries
n Episode 262 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about our favorite breweries beginning with the letter “T”. Send us a voicemail…
Tap the Craft Podcast - Craft Beer EducationEpisode 261 - [LIVE] The Effects of Water in Beer
In Episode 261 we go live again on Facebook, and in this episode we are talking about how water affects your beer. Find out how it can change the…